Artificial Mansion
- April 24, 2019
- RhinoGearz
Get on SteamIn "Artificial Mansion" , Reuben explores his late uncle's mansion and discovers awakened life-like dolls in a secret room. Now, he's trapped in a deadly game with two dolls protecting him and one trying to kill him. Reuben must navigate this eerie world to uncover the mansion's dark secrets and secure his survival.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and interesting story about dolls coming to life, blending elements of horror and romance effectively.
- The character designs and backgrounds are well-crafted, showcasing a good balance of detail and overall appeal, contributing to a visually pleasing experience.
- The choices in the game lead to multiple endings, allowing for a sense of agency and replayability, which enhances the overall engagement with the narrative.
- The game is quite short, with some players feeling that the character relationships and story development are rushed and could benefit from more depth.
- There is a lack of meaningful interactions with the antagonist, Adelaide, as she does not have a romance route, leaving some players wanting more from her character.
- Some players found the main character's personality to be grating, describing him as overly soft and cringy in his dialogue, which detracted from their enjoyment.
- story27 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story of "Artificial Mansion" revolves around a protagonist who inherits a mansion and encounters living dolls, leading to a mix of quirky and intriguing themes. While the narrative is engaging and avoids common visual novel tropes, many players feel that the short playtime results in rushed character development and plot resolution. Overall, it is considered a unique and enjoyable experience, particularly for those interested in the doll aspect of the story.
“The buildup in this game is successful in my opinion, with the main character taking plenty of time to explain the plot and discover the mansion in a way that feels approachably paced instead of forcing us all to get it or be lost.”
“I like this visual novel; the story is interesting and the length of the story is decent, drawing you in with its setting in a large mansion and three magic-infused lifelike dolls.”
“But all in all, it's a well-written short story and is a lot better than what I had expected going into it.”
“The story features the protagonist inheriting a mansion and discovering two intricate living dolls.”
“Only downside with the story is the fact the main character has no courage, a total coward.”
“The story is about 2 hours of reading (or even less) per route.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, though some players note its limited variety, with only two soundtracks available. While the quality of the music is appreciated, its repetitiveness can become annoying over time, especially given the lack of additional content after completing the main gameplay. Overall, the audio complements the game's atmosphere but leaves players wanting more.
“The music is not bad, but I was annoyed by it.”
“Art and music are solid as usual.”
“A slight minus is that the entire game only has 2 soundtracks, if I am not mistaken, and there is no real after story after you survive the few nights.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
“While the sound design is decent, the overall soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its quality, benefiting from a slow pace that allows for deeper exploration of characters, complemented by appealing and well-designed visuals.
“The character designs are quite nice, striking a nice balance between detail and overall appeal.”
“Combined with the generously slow pace, this allows for a quality-over-quantity character development experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a simple yet appealing art style, with limited environments and no voice acting or achievements. While the overall artwork may be basic, some of the CG visuals stand out as quite nice.
“The artwork and environments are limited, but some of the CGs are quite nice.”
“Simple, but nice, art style.”
“The artwork and environments are limited, and there is no voice acting or achievements, but some of the CGs are quite nice.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is well-crafted, with strong writing that resonates with many players; however, some may find the emotional content to be excessive.
“The writing is exceptional, and the emotional depth of the story truly resonates with players.”
“The game masterfully captures a range of emotions, making every moment feel impactful.”
“I was deeply moved by the characters' journeys; the emotional storytelling is one of the game's strongest aspects.”
